28 April 2013

The Ethos of Monstrous Love and “Becoming Woman” in Robert Musil’s Man Without Qualities - May 3rd, 2:30-3:30, Wimberly 113

A Presentation of the
English Department's William J. and Yvonne Hyde Colloquium Series.

Dr. Karen Hart, English Department faculty member, will
conclude the English Department's 2012-2013 William J. and Yvonne Hyde
Colloquium Series with a presentation entitled "The Ethos of
Monstrous Love and 'Becoming Woman' in Robert Musil’s Man Without Qualities." Dr.
Hart's research investigates the ethical potential of what Gilles Deleuze calls
"becoming woman" as it plays out through Robert Musil’s
quasi-incestuous siblings Agathe and Ulrich. She will specifically
consider how "becoming woman" transforms and challenges a life
negating "'master consciousness"' In
this context, "master consciousness" signifies a hegemonic mode of
thought that forces the complexities of life into hierarchies such as male and
female, and thought and feeling, for the purpose of mastering both nature and
people. Metamorphosis out
of this type of consciousness is at the base of Musil’s ethical guide for
behavior. The presentation runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Friday, May
3rd, in 113 Wimberly Hall. The event is free and open to the public. To arrange
for disability accommodations, contact [email protected] or call 785-8295.